Miscanthus 'Adagio' is a compact ornamental grass with fine textured silver green blades and soft pinkish plumes that turn silvery white in fall. Its upright arching form brings movement and seasonal interest - ideal in small spaces and massed plantings! Height & Spread: 36 - 48 in x 24 - 36 in Bloom Time: Late summer to fall Light Requirements: Full sun Soil Preference: Average, well drained soils; tolerates drought once established Watering Needs: Low to moderate Deer Resistance: Rarely browsed by deer Native Status This cultivar originates from Miscanthus sinensis, a species native to East Asia. It is not native to North America but is widely used ornamentally. WILDLIFE & INSECTS Birds The fluffy seed heads provide nesting material, while clumps offer winter shelter for small birds such as sparrows and juncos. Spacing & Landscape Use Spacing Recommendations Space 24 - 36 in apart for open structure and airflow, especially in mass plantings. Landscape Placement Ideal for sunny borders, foundation plantings, meadow gardens, and containers. Adds fine texture and height to small scale plantings. Companion Plants Echinacea purpurea (Purple Coneflower) - Brings upright blooms and supports pollinators in dry sunny beds. Perovskia atriplicifolia (Russian Sage) - Offers soft lavender blue spikes and a complementary airy texture. Rudbeckia fulgida 'Goldsturm' Adds bold yellow daisy blooms that complement Miscanthus plumes. Coreopsis verticillata 'Zagreb' Contributes fine foliage and bright blooms that echo Miscanthus structure. Calamagrostis 'Karl Foerster' Offers contrast in form and color, pairing well in ornamental grass compositions.
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